# Family Zoo: The Story

> Build rescue park for animals

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1228655110](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1228655110)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1228655110`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Plarium LLC
- **Category:** Puzzle
- **Rating:** 4.30 / 5 (4,468 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.3.6
- **Last updated:** 2021-12-29
- **First published:** 2017-08-16
- **Size:** 357 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-19
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/family-zoo-the-story/id1228655110)
- **Website:** [https://plarium.com/](https://plarium.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://casual.plarium.com/en/privacy-and-cookie-policy/](https://casual.plarium.com/en/privacy-and-cookie-policy/)

## Description

Meet Family Zoo – a place to restore, build, and design as you see fit. Solve hundreds of Match-3 puzzles to save the beloved animal park and give every animal a family and a home. With cute animals, each with their own story, you’ll prove you’re the best Family Zoo keeper as you rescue, care for, and celebrate wildlife.

Become a Zoo Tycoon in a story-driven adventure. Design the landscape, decorate habitats, research new animals, and attract visitors. Between building and puzzle-solving, you’ll keep guests happy by adding cafes and attractions, and ensure every enclosure is safe and lively. Family Zoo blends calming Match-3 gameplay with creative Zoo management for a charming, family-friendly experience.

## Rankings

- #28,536 — Overall
- #91 — story

## Review summary

Overall, players praise Family Zoo: The Story for its charming animal theme, calming puzzle gameplay, and addictive feel. Yet many reviews converge on a lack of new content and updates, leaving late levels repetitive or unbeatable. Technical issues like freezes and crashes, plus occasional ad or performance problems, frustrate players. Monetization is a frequent complaint, with gatekeeping and spending required to progress. Some feel the visuals and content are outdated, and support is unhelpful at times. The game remains appealing to animal lovers but needs ongoing maintenance.

### Pros

- Animal-themed content with cute designs that appeal to animal lovers.
- Calming, relaxing puzzle experience with a story-like vibe.
- Addictive gameplay that keeps players coming back.

### Cons

- No new levels or updates for a long time, leaving late-game content repetitive or unfinished.
- Levels are extremely hard and grindy, often requiring many retries and significant spending to progress.
- Frequent stability issues: freezes, crashes, and occasional kicks or disconnects, with weak ongoing support.
- Heavy monetization and pay-to-progress, with gates that encourage spending to advance.
- Outdated visuals and content, with a lack of ongoing maintenance and stale themes.

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